Australia +61
To call Australia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 61, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +61 412 345 678.
The country calling code for Australia is +61. A number starting +61 or 0061 is a call to or from Australia. From abroad: +61 412 345 678.
To call Australia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 61, then the local number without its leading 0. The +61 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Australia from abroad
011 61 412 345 67800 61 412 345 6780011 61 412 345 678+61 412 345 678412 345 678 is a real-format Australia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Australia area codes
When calling a landline in Australia, dial the city area code after +61 (without its leading 0):
| City | Area code | Full dial |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2 | +61 2 … |
| Melbourne | 3 | +61 3 … |
| Brisbane | 7 | +61 7 … |
| Perth | 8 | +61 8 … |
| Adelaide | 8 | +61 8 … |
Number format
(02) 1234 5678from abroad+61 2 1234 56780412 345 678from abroad+61 412 345 678Landline numbers in Australia have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 4. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +61.
Calling abroad from Australia
To call another country from Australia, dial the exit code 0011 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Australia to the United States, for example: 0011 1 201 555 0123.
A Australia number in international format is written +61 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Australia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Australia for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +61?
Australia has the country calling code +61.
How do I call Australia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 61, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 412 345 678.
What does +61 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Australia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +61 mobile or landline?
The +61 code identifies the country, not the line type; Australia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Australia
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Australia. The largest is Telstra, with about 20.7 million subscribers (August 2024). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Telstra
Owned by Singtel
Owned by TPG Telecom
- 3G has been switched off on Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU. A phone that only works on 3G will get no data there and may not be able to call: check that yours supports 4G with voice (VoLTE) before you go.
- 2G is gone on Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU, which also affects old feature phones and some smartwatches or car trackers.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2001-09-25, a transfer takes about 0 day(s) and costs free.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Getting a SIM card in Australia
What visitors and new residents need to know before buying a local SIM or eSIM in Australia, with a source for each point.
Buying a SIM as a visitor
ID is mandatory: when a prepaid mobile service is activated, the telco must collect name, date of birth and home address and verify identity by a visual check of documents, a government service such as the Document Verification Service, an existing account or a financial transaction; since the ACMA amendment of 23 December 2025 Digital ID verification services are also allowed. Since the 3G switch-off, providers must identify and block any handset (including handsets they did not sell) that cannot call Triple Zero over the 4G/5G networks.
Source: acma.gov.au · acma.gov.au · infrastructure.gov.au
Where to buy it
Tourism Australia advises visitors with an unlocked phone to pick up a prepaid Australian SIM card on arrival to avoid roaming fees; the device must be 4G or 5G capable because 3G networks are closed.
Source: australia.com
Getting a monthly contract as a resident
Postpaid services are subject to the credit assessment rules of the industry Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code, which telcos must follow. Specific requirements for non-citizens (visa length, Australian bank account, address) vary by provider and were not verified.
Source: acma.gov.au
Scam calls and texts
Report scams to Scamwatch (ACCC) at portal.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam, and cybercrime (stolen data, extortion) to police via cyber.gov.au/report-and-recover/report. To limit telemarketing calls, register numbers free on the Do Not Call Register (ACMA) at donotcall.gov.au or 1300 792 958, where complaints about telemarketing calls can also be lodged.
Source: scamwatch.gov.au · donotcall.gov.au
Emergency numbers
Triple Zero (000) for police, fire and ambulance; 112 also works from mobile phones and connects to the same 000 service; 106 via the National Relay Service for TTY users. Non-emergency: SES 132 500 (flood/storm), Police Assistance Line 131 444.
Source: infrastructure.gov.au
Checked on 28 September 2026 against the sources linked on each card (regulators, government portals and operators first). SIM and ID rules change often: confirm with the operator before you travel.
Staying connected in Australia
With 113 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Australia has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (96 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Australia
+61 1800 123 456Free from inside Australia (numbers starting with 180). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+61 1900 123 456Surcharged services — ranges starting with 1900 / 1902 / 1906. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Australia via Google libphonenumber.